The average train between Cologne and Leeds takes 8h 35m and the fastest train takes 7h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Leeds. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne and Leeds. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Leeds at 1:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Leeds? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Leeds station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
Cologne to Leeds train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Leeds train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Cologne to Leeds train tickets online with Eurostar and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Cologne and Leeds is 658.4 km. The road distance is 888 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Leeds via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 7h 8m.